Clinical Coordinator - Horizons (58556)

Recovery Network Of Programs•Bridgeport, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. (RNP) is a private, non-profit, social service agency serving the Greater Bridgeport Community and Fairfield County since 1972. RNP is dedicated to helping individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, and homelessness, with a mission to restore hope, health, and wellbeing. The Horizons program, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a CARF accredited, intensive short-term inpatient program for individuals aged 18 or over struggling with addiction or co-occurring disorders. Psychiatric services are provided on-site, and post-discharge referrals are made to various resources. Clients who complete successfully are encouraged to join the alumni group.

Requirements

Master's degree in the behavioral sciences and two (2) years experience in counseling, case management or rehabilitation services preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Co-occurring competencies and/or credentials are a plus.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of counseling, crisis intervention, and/or case management.
Understanding of and ability to provide integrated care for individuals with co-occurring disorders.
Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate information pertinent to the care of clients.
Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness, and mental illness.
Knowledge of community resources.
Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to project a professional image.
Incumbents may be required to secure professional certification and/or license.
Valid Connecticut driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

Supervises staff by utilizing appropriate management techniques, including day-to-day direction, scheduling, training, crisis management, planning and evaluation.
Works directly in treatment relationship with an assigned caseload of clients in individual, group and/or family therapy sessions.
Keeps records and provides reports.
Reviews management of cases, assignments, case problems, issues and methods of treatment.
Works in close collaboration with physicians and other health care personnel in patient evaluation and treatment.
Assists the department director in long range planning and quality improvement.
Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.